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EU53 UAC

2003 Hyundai Getz

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UAC
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish needed (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,897 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear light unit has cracks both in the stop tail lamp and indicator, not affecting light output.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,360 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear light unit has cracks both in the stop tail lamp and indicator, not affecting light output.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,650 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,873 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 36,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,973 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 14,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 4,616 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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EU53 UAC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 UAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU53 UAC is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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